Pre-K Certified Classroom Teacher- Wheatley

Kansas City School District - KCMO 5660 - Wheatley Elementary - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5963041

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2025

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Certified Classroom Instructor

Job Title Code: 01544

Salary Grade: (See Teacher Salary Schedule)

Department: Early Childhood

Reports To: Office of Early Learning-designated supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB: To effectively plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom instruction designed to meet the needs of enrolled children. To guide the teaching assistant and facilitate a team teaching environment. To promote the involvement of families in their child’s education.

What You’ll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Curriculum

• Understand the content areas of Head Start/Early Childhood Development, support and collaborate with co-workers to ensure an effective child/family service team.
• Complete required planning during designated planning time during the work day.
• Organize, plan and implement an instructional program for enrolled children utilizing the framework of the early learning curriculum.
• Promote and support children’s social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Head Start/Early Childhood Development.
• Plan effectively with the teaching assistant on a daily basis to develop appropriate lesson plans. Ensure that weekly lesson plans are posted within the classroom and address the individual needs of each child.
• Individualize instruction to promote the development of each child’s cognitive and language skills.
• Provide a language and print rich environment that promotes literacy through classroom reading and writing activities.
• Implement the use of technology to enhance student achievement.
• Implement appropriate activities to assist children in becoming socially competent.
• Establish a learning environment that values diversity and provides a variety of multi-cultural experiences. Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for each child’s background by incorporating the cultural and familial values into the curriculum.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of each child’s developmental level and progress on a regular basis.
• Complete all steps of the student referral process, as designated by the district and Head Start Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinator, to support individual needs of students.
• Perform on-going developmental evaluations and assess children’s progress on a quarterly basis by utilizing the designated assessment process.

Environment

• Monitor the arrival and departure of the students.
• Maintain a safe transition procedure when moving children from one area of the school to another.
• Monitor and maintain a positive, safe and healthy learning environment for children by immediately reporting any unsafe condition and completing and submitting the monthly safe environments checklist.
• Order appropriate supplies, materials and equipment for the classroom. Maintain an inventory of classroom supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a bulletin board with pertinent information for families.
• Maintain current display of children’s work on bulletin boards in classrooms and in hallways, as available.
• Keep daily records of student attendance and maintain daily attendance logs for all classroom volunteers.
• Report all staffing and classrooms concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.

Adult/Child Interactions

• Interact with children, providing positive role models and guidance as dictated by CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System). This observation tool…